more stats
3,396 ft
Distance
210 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:08:10
Avg time
196 ft
Altitude change
592 ft
Altitude min
787 ft
Altitude max
592 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
5.8%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
44.2%
Grade min
2,293 ft
Distance climb
226 ft
Distance down
741 ft
Distance flat
00:08:10
Avg time

Dorneys Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Nelson
    Hobart
  • AKA
    Sly Grog Track
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #247412 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103960 in E-Biking
    • #61496 in Trail Running
    • #308014 in Hiking
    • #9494 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #9,043 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #5,410 in E-Biking
    • #2,493 in Trail Running
    • #7,663 in Hiking
    • #430 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    City of Hobart

Dorneys Drop provides a link between Porter Hill and Mount Nelson. Winding its way through a low eucalypt forest interspersed with large blue gums, it provides beautiful views towards the southern reaches of the River Derwent, and across to Dorney House, situated at the very top of Porter Hill.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 11, 2023 @ 7:28am
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Apr 1, 2023 @ 7:00am
Apr 1, 2023
 Freshly groomed! Thank you whoever you are!
Feb 5, 2023 @ 3:30am
Feb 5, 2023
 As good as it gets.
Dec 31, 2022 @ 12:19pm
Dec 31, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dorneys Drop located?
      Dorneys Drop is located in Mount Nelson, Hobart, Australia. It is part of the Mount Nelson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.9249, 147.35218.
      ▼ How hard is Dorneys Drop?
      Dorneys Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dorneys Drop?
      Dorneys Drop has 210 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 592 ft to 787 ft.
      ▼ Is Dorneys Drop a point to point trail?
      Dorneys Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dorneys Drop?
      Dorneys Drop is 3,396 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dorneys Drop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dorneys Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dorneys Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dorneys Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dorneys Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Dorneys Drop. The trail is 3,396 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dorneys Drop?
      Dorneys Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 666 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 851 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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